President Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv for a meeting (and some theatrics) with Ukraine President Zelenskyy:
President Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv today and announced plans to send additional U.S. assistance to Ukraine, in a display of strong U.S. support for the country four days before the anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
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— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 20, 2023
.@POTUS: “…I am in Kyiv today to meet with President Zelenskyy and reaffirm our unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.”https://t.co/Lf0k2Mmqiq
— Karine Jean-Pierre (@PressSec) February 20, 2023
While in Ukraine, Biden promised to deliver another $500 million in aid:
U.S. President Joe Biden promised new military aid for Ukraine worth $500 million during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday, almost a year to the day since Russia’s invasion.
In a trip showing solidarity with Kyiv, Biden also said additional sanctions would be announced this week against the Russian elite and companies trying to evade sanctions to “back the Russian war machine”.
The military aid package will include artillery ammunition, anti-armour systems and air surveillance radars “to help protect the Ukrainian people from aerial bombardments,” he said.
Biden has also previously pledged to help Ukrainians fund everything from military equipment to… pensions?
Hello, everybody. Good morning. I just signed a request to Congress for critical security, economic, and humanitarian assistance to help Ukraine continue to counter Putin’s aggression and — at a very pivotal moment.
We need this bill to support Ukraine in its fight for freedom. And our NATO Allies, our EU partners — they’re going to pay their fair share of the costs as well, but we have to do this. We have to do our part as well, leading the Alliance.
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You know, and it’s going to deliver much-needed humanitarian assistance as well as food, water, medicines, shelter, and other aid to Ukrainians displaced by Russia’s war, and provide aid to those seeking refuge in other countries from Ukraine.It’s also going to help schools and hospitals open. It’s going to allow pensions and social support to be paid to the Ukrainian people so they have something — something in their pocket. It’s also going to provide critical resources to address food shortages around the globe.
Meanwhile, closer to Biden’s home…
Apparently he thought it was safer than Palestine, Ohio.
— Aldous Huxley's Ghost™ (@AF632) February 20, 2023
— That Balloon Is Not Helpful. (@PeterDeGiglio) February 20, 2023
East Palestine, OH, residents seeing Joe Biden visit Ukraine this morning pic.twitter.com/ts1nJ3csEY
— Kevin McMahon (@Kevin__McMahon) February 20, 2023
Biden sure does have his “priorities”!
Under the toxic cloud of death, President Biden abandoned the citizens of East Palestine, Ohio.
— The Redheaded libertarian (@TRHLofficial) February 20, 2023
He has to check on his investments
— Master Ergaster (@MasterErgaster) February 20, 2023
Instead of visiting East Palestine Ohio, Joe Biden is visiting Ukraine.
A perfect example of what this administration thinks about American citizens.
Biden is America LAST.
— Sara Gonzales (@SaraGonzalesTX) February 20, 2023
When Biden took office he promised that the days of Trump’s “America First” policies were over and he obviously wasn’t kidding.
It saddens me that he hasn’t been to East Palentine to offer support to our own people 💔
— JustYourAverageJane (@mrsmcguyver) February 20, 2023
He can fly thousands of miles to Ukraine but he can’t go a few 100 miles to Ohio
Oh I forgot Ohio doesn’t launder money for the Biden family https://t.co/FHW7bzWzyr— Steve Loy (@SteveLoy12) February 20, 2023
Joe Biden visited Ukraine before he visited East Palestine, Ohio.
Biden’s 2024 slogan should be ‘America Last.’pic.twitter.com/5ZBxDmtZvp
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 20, 2023
Number of miles from Washington, D.C. to Ukraine: 4,976 mi.
Number of miles from Washington, D.C. to East Palestine, Ohio: 290 miles. pic.twitter.com/rY9skQyj52
— ForAmerica (@ForAmerica) February 20, 2023
The residents of East Palestine, OH will indeed have a presidential visit, albeit a former one:
Donald Trump is traveling to East Palestine, Ohio to bring attention to the train derailment and toxic waste spill there on the same day Joe Biden secretly visits Ukraine. I can’t think of a more perfect contrast for Trump.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) February 20, 2023
Will Biden decide to visit Ohio (or more accurately put, will his staff decide to have him visit Ohio)? Place your bets!
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Related:
Biden & Zelenskyy strolled Kyiv streets while air raid sirens blared and it was totally not staged
East Palestine mayor tells residents when he first heard anything from the Biden WH
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